The document discusses Salford Innovation Park, a business community center that offers flexible workspace options, meeting rooms, business events and networking opportunities, and close proximity to the University of Salford and public transportation. Amenities include hot desks, breakout areas, 24/7 security, and onsite parking. The Business Group Salford update provides information on their established business membership organization that supports over 1000 members through funding/event notifications, seminars, and volunteer mentoring opportunities. A survey link is provided to gather additional member feedback.

2. Salford
Innovation
Park

3. Kimberly Newton – MSP
Phil Mayall – ECf
Paul Cihlar – University of Salford
Ben Scott – Environment Agency
Business Group update

7. Salford
Innovation
Park

8. • Flexible work
space
– Hot desks
– All inclusive
offer
– Create your
own space!
– Well designed
break out
areas

9. • Business
community
centre
– Regular events
and networking
opportunities
– Recent events
include ‘Brand
Building on a
Budget’ and
‘Protect your
Data’
• Meeting and
conference
rooms available
to hire

10. • Good transport
links and on site
parking
• 24/7 security
• Close to
University of
Salford
• Working
relationship –
get linked in with
the university
• Close to Media
City and
Manchester City
Centre

11. • Salford Jelly
– Free to
attend
every
Thursday
– Co
working
space
– Meet new
people,
get new
ideas

14. The Business Group Salford:
Established in 1999.
Almost 1000 members throughout every ward in Salford
and the surrounding areas
Sole Traders, Ltd Companies, Partnerships, Charities,
Community Organisations, Co-operatives, Social
Enterprises, Public Sector, Further Education
Institutions, PLCs
Reiki for pets, laughter yoga, belly-dancers
Green energy, robotics, precision manufacturing
Turnover from £3k - £0.5bn

15. Events:
Business Planning – 25th/27th February
Members’ Meeting – 27th March
Seminars April – September

16.
5th June – Salford City Stadium
Close for entries: 28th February

17. DEPICT
Students/Graduates
Eliemental
Community Enterprise in Broughton
Environmental Innovation Challenge
Social Knowledge Exchange

19. www.thebusinessgroup.org - News/Funding/Events
Newsletter
Sign-posting
Sponsorship/Advertising/Upgraded directory listing
Donate: www.localgiving.com/thebusinessgroup
Volunteer – Mentors and business advisors

20. Survey:
www.thebusinessgroup.org/news/survey